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Two-in-five think cancelling Canada’s past heroes weakens understanding of history

A new poll suggests Canadians are divided on whether the ongoing campaign by governments to erase historical figures and monuments undermines national understanding.

Clayton DeMaine
Aug 20, 2025
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A new poll suggests Canadians are divided on whether the ongoing campaign by governments to erase historical figures and monuments undermines national understanding, even after years of relentless name changes and statue removals.

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A journalist with Juno News focused on telling Canadian stories often over looked by the legacy media. Published on Juno News, True North, the C2C Journal and Durham College's The Chronicle.
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